Social history Wales (General)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Monday, August 02, 2010, 18:06 (5232 days ago)

There are many touch points and links between those who worked and lived in the Forest and those in South Wales.

I thought it might be helpful to introduce a "new" web resource to you :-

http://beta.peoplescollectionwales.co.uk/Home

A website showcasing the social history of Wales is being unveiled at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.

People's Collection Wales is a bilingual gathering of experiences, pictures and video of life in Wales.

Archive material from museums has been used, but the developers are now looking for contributions from the public.

The website uses GPS technology allowing the viewer to travel a map of Wales and view artefacts in 3D.

"This is an invitation for people to tell their story. We're hoping that this will prompt people to think 'oh I've got one of those in my attic' or 'I remember my father or my grandfather talking about working in the steel works in Ebbw Vale for example.

"There will be a simple process for people to upload their own material and memories and films and photographs."

The website has been developed by Sequence in partnership with the Welsh Assembly Government, National Museum Wales, National Library of Wales, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales and Llafur: The Welsh People's History Society.

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